2000 Jaguar XJ8 rattling/pinking

114,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SAFDILL
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my xj8 has been in to jaguar several tims due to a rattling/pinking noise when under load at around 25 - 40mph.
jaguar have no idea.. timing chains replace, no faults on diagnostics.. nothing.
but problem persists. all spark plugs etc changed.

problem started whe my transmission failed..had it fixed but noise still there.. any ideas
Feb 23, 2009 at 12:03 AM
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DAVE H
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start by checking coolant and oil levels are good
Dec 31, 2009 at 2:16 AM
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